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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Bleak. Loved the reversed timeline, that's something I've been trying to work out for ages. And you nailed it. Well-oiled prose with a satisfying snap at the end. EJ at her best!

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EJ Trask's avatar

thank you Ken! this one was too dark for a lot of people but I could have known you’d be able to handle it. 😉

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Too... dark is what you're saying? Is there even such a thing? I think that just means you knocked it out of the park. And just to be clear, JJ scares the shit out of me too. Along with fucking ark-type situations. A+, from darkstack to darkstack.

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EJ Trask's avatar

my people!

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Honeygloom's avatar

Oh man. Such a compelling gut punch☠️❤️

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EJ Trask's avatar

thanks. I think it ended up sadder than I thought it was going to be.

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Honeygloom's avatar

You gotta go where the story leads you, sometimes it’s a dark place🤷‍♀️ I feel like one of the marks of a good writer is being brave enough to follow, which you definitely are. That’s why your stuff is always so compelling and intense.

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EJ Trask's avatar

thank you 🙏

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

I have nothing to add that differs from what has already been said. Very good, EJ.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Fantastic! And terrifying and sad. All the feels.

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Bette Perkins's avatar

Terrifyingly real, sad, scary , hopeless, written so well

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William Pauley III's avatar

I'm in awe of how real these characters feel, in what—3,000 words? Unbelievable. Nice one, EJ! Did you recommend this because of the lion tattoo? Or something else? Just curious.

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EJ Trask's avatar

hahaha no I forgot about the tattoo! Leos are magnetic, persuasive, maybe a little dramatic, center of attention folks. I feel like Gunner in this story doesn’t even realize the impression he makes on others, which is humongous, and it gives such Leo vibes.

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William Pauley III's avatar

I'm not dramatic! I'd like to speak to your manager about this. I'm gonna let the WHOLE WORLD know what you said about Leos! NO ONE WILL EAT AT AGE OF AQUARIUS EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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EJ Trask's avatar

ma’am please

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Will Boucher's avatar

this has everything

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EJ Trask's avatar

thank you Will! I have been gritting my teeth wondering if it’s too sad for december haha

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

You're so good at pulling me into new worlds. Another great story.

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Keith Long's avatar

NICE

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Shaina Read's avatar

Whoa

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Sandy Shaller's avatar

E.J., I'm halfway through "Weatherman," and it's got me. This woman, her terse comments and her tatoo are perfect. I'm going to do some writing and then flash back and continue reading. Thank you for another exciting and inticing. story.

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EJ Trask's avatar

thanks Sandy! I'm glad I hooked you!

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EJ Trask's avatar

thank you!

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